Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Champagne & Caviar Linguine’

The latest cookbok from the kitchen of Giada De Laurentiis entitled Happy Cooking, is outstanding.  The best of all of… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Glazed Broccoli Rabe with Pine Nuts & Figs

This dish has all the elements that I look for in a scrumptious side: tangy, sweet, salty and crunchy in… Continue reading »

‘Roast Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce’

An Argentinian chimichurri sauce is a simple a fresh way to liven up your favorite protein.  A quick puree of… Continue reading »

‘Lemon Parmesan Carrots’

If it was ever possible for carrots to be classified as ‘decadent’, this recipe is the reason.  Whole carrots rubbed… Continue reading »

Stir-Fried Harissa Chicken with Green Beans & Eggplant

I’ve been creating recipes lately around my new favorite spice blends I bought at our local spice shop.  Herbes de… Continue reading »

Creamy Mascarpone & Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I adore these flavorful mashed potatoes.  What makes them unique? The cooked starchy potatoes are pureed along with whole, roasted… Continue reading »

Arugula & White Bean Salad with Seared Tuna

This simple and (very Provençal) main course salad is utterly scrumptious.  Seared fillets of tuna coated with herbes de Provence… Continue reading »

Hot Chili Oil

Infusing your own oils and vinegars is such a simple thing to do. Simply take your oil or vinegar, heat… Continue reading »

Warm Lentil Salad with Za’atar-Roasted Butternut Squash & Watercress

Here I go with the za’atar again! I just can’t get enough of its smoky, unique flavor.  Here I have… Continue reading »

Veal Meatballs with Marsala Mushrooms

The smell of anything cooking with Marsala wine is just divine.  Marsala is a slightly sweet yet rich fortified wine… Continue reading »